Accountant - Witbank/Emalahleni

Architectural Services; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A Financial Services Group is seeking an experienced Accountant for their eMalahleni branch. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with financial policies and contributes to the financial well-being of the organization. Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and in-depth knowledge of general accounting, along with 3-8 years of experience. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, with tasks including preparing bank reconciliations and supervising various finance functions.

Qualifications

• At least 3-8 years’ experience in accounting.
• Ability to work weekends and travel when required.
• Experience in the security or service-related industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Assist Finance Team with reconciliation memos and account queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and submit to Head Office.
• Supervise cashbook, petty cash and creditors functions.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

In-depth knowledge of General Accounting

Strong administration and organizational skills

Project Management experience

Billing Experience

Strong planning, leadership and organizational skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods

Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP

Education

Tertiary CA or Financial Degree

Job description

Accountant

The above-mentioned position is vacant within the Emalahleni/Witbank branch, reporting to the Regional Admin and the Finance Manager.

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all Financial Policies and Procedures as well as ensuring that the Branch contributes to the financial well‑being of the Group.

Key Performance Areas

• Assisting the Finance Team with reconciliation memos, account payable, general office and admin queries when requested.
• Preparing and clearing bank reconciliation and submitting to Head Office.
• Preparing and submitting accruals and reversals monthly.
• Ensuring that all costs are captured in the relevant month / cost control.
• Preparing and processing journals and assisting with month end processes.
• Assisting with MOS reviews on a regular basis to ensure that capturing has been done correctly and time‑wise.
• Scrutinizing all GL accounts to ensure the correctness thereof.
• Providing financial assistance and support to operational staff assistance.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with weekly reports due to Head Office (Transport, Payroll, Claims, Price Increases, Credit Control etc.).
• Ensuring that all Policies and Procedures are always followed for audit purposes.
• Supervising and monitoring cashbook, petty cash and creditors functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary CA or Financial Degree will be advantageous.
• At least 3‑8 years’ experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of General Accounting.
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Billing Experience.
• Ability to work weekends and travel when required.
• Experience in the security or service‑related industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
• Strong planning, leadership and organizational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP is a requirement.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.